Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets and Disinclusion Buttons: Effect of Water and Saliva Contamination
Figure 3
Scanning electron microscopy evaluation (2500x) of the different bases. (a) Orthodontic bracket, most prominent part of the base; (b) bracket, deepest part of the base; (c) disinclusion button, most prominent part of the base; (d) disinclusion button, deepest part of the base.